PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show
where he visits the Cicognani Amps booth. In this segment, we get to
hear from their latest amp offering, the Imperium H150. The Imperium
H150 is a 150 watt head (with three assignable outputs - 11W, 25W and
150W) that's loaded with 5-12AX7 preamp tubes and 4-5881 power tubes.
Also, it features 127 storable presets and four loop stomp effects.

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show
where he visits the Amp Lounge booth. In this segment, Frank LaMara
walks us through several of their tone-saving products. The first
gadget is called the Tone Bra, which is used to cover and muffle a
speaker to give new speakers that vintage-esque sound and breakup.
Also, we check out the Tone Skirt, which is a covering that can shield
any or all of the four speakers in a 4x12 to limit output volume, but
not hinder your tone. In addition, they have a speaker attenuator that
is 100% reactive. Once again, it is designed for at-home players who
still use a big setup and want that tube distortion, but don't want to
be kicked out of their home or neighborhood. And the last thing we
check out is the LA Custom Guitars Ty Tabor model that is said to be
jokingly described as a "Lester" (a combo of a Tele and Les Paul).

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show
where he visits the ZT Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get check
out their portable Lunchbox amp. This all-in-one package comes with a
6-1/2" speaker, up to 200 watts of output capability and up to 120 db.
The Lunchbox has a pure analog front end and a Class A/B output stage
and features four controls (Volume, Gain, Tone and Reverb).

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show
where he stops by the Pigtronix booth. In this segment, we get to check
out Pigtronix's latest effects pedal; Philosopher's Tone. The
Philosopher's Tone is an analog compressor and sustainer. With variable
Sustain (threshold), Blend (ratio) and Treble controls, it offers a
range of compression sounds. Also, it contains a smooth diode clipping
distortion with a blend control for clean or dirty compression sounds
and any mixture of the two. The Philosophers Tone distortion can rock
on its own, it is designed to play well with other dirt pedals in order
to create a distortion tone unique to each player.

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show
where he visits the Solid Cables booth. In this segment, we get to see
a classic '60s-'70s fuzz pedal done up with real fur and purple
chickenhead knobs. In addition, we get to check out their new line of
cables, GT Instrument & Speaker cables. They are described to be
built with similar construction and technology as Solid Cables'
high-end cables, but at a mid-range price. And of course, we can't
forget about the "Pedalboard From Hell." It is all wired up using
cables and connectors from Solid Cables and is designed to show the
effectiveness and low-capacitance of their equipment. With over 50
pedals, this is either a tone hound's dream come true or worst
nightmare.

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